Best coin for $300.

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  1. OxJaw

    OxJaw Senior Member

    OxJaw, Nov 10, 2015
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  3. JPeace$

    JPeace$ Coinaholic

    I would walk him through a Red Book and see if there are any U.S coin designs that he really likes. World coins are a good choice too, but with all the choices, for a first coin, I think I'd stay with a U.S. coin. If he "takes" to the hobby, he can always venture out into world or ancient coins.

    Once you've settled on a design then you can begin having a value discussion. Do you want rarity or a common coin in higher grade?
     
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  4. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    To this type of question, I almost invariably come up with the same answer . . .

    Buy obsolete 90% silver (about 200 Mercury Dimes would be a good example in this case), go through it and start building a set with what is there.

    Then sell off what is left over after contributing to the set, and start again.

    Eventually, the set might be half complete at little or no cost over silver.

    Then it will be time to spend larger sums on those which are harder to locate.

    This will probably maximize enjoyment and minimize the total cost thereof.
     
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  5. cpm9ball

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    I think your friend should stash the cash in a bank until he/she learns more about the hobby.

    Chris
     
    cpm9ball, Nov 10, 2015
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  6. Brett_in_Sacto

    Brett_in_Sacto Well-Known Member

    I will gladly sell him this coin for $300.00 and in my opinion it's the best one he can buy!

    (in all seriousness, the answer is entirely subjective - and there are many people that would be happy to fleece him of his $300 if he allows them)

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    Brett_in_Sacto, Nov 10, 2015
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  7. Dancing Fire

    Dancing Fire Junior Member

    MS64 Seated dime
     
    Dancing Fire, Nov 10, 2015
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  8. Daniel Jones

    Daniel Jones Well-Known Member

    Wow! That is nice!!! You definitely can't go wrong with that beauty!
     
    Daniel Jones, Nov 10, 2015
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  9. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Echo that Dan.......:)
     
    green18, Nov 10, 2015
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  10. Rhoowl

    Rhoowl Member

    Quarter eagle gold coin......gold is very low now
     
    Rhoowl, Nov 10, 2015
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